In this episode of Real Life Real Crime, host Woody Overton discusses the realities of criminal investigations, the emotional toll crime takes on families, and the challenges law enforcement faces when working complex and traumatic cases.Woody shares personal experiences from his career as a homicide detective, including reflections on the mysterious death of a young woman named Jackie and updates on the ongoing investigations into the cases of Bradley and Austin. He explains why evidence, timelines, and persistence are critical in solving homicide cases and why answers are often slow to come.The episode also features Cyndi Overton recounting a deeply troubling investigation involving a severely traumatized young woman. Listeners hear how law enforcement responded to the scene, documented injuries, gathered evidence, and navigated the legal steps required to pursue a suspect. The case highlights the importance of thorough crime scene documentation, search warrants, and careful investigative decision-making.The episode concludes with updates on the podcast and reflections on the support of the Real Life Real Crime community, reinforcing the importance of accountability, truth, and justice for victims and their families.Chapters00:00 Understanding Rights and Responsibilities in Investigations02:54 How Crime Impacts Families Long After the Headlines06:05 Updates on the Bradley and Austin Investigations08:56 The Role of Law Enforcement in Solving Complex Crimes11:48 Old-School Detective Stories and Experience15:03 The Mysterious Death of Jackie17:59 Drug Overdoses and Unanswered Questions20:52 The Challenges of Crime Scene Investigation24:06 Why Evidence Matters in Homicide Cases26:51 Reflections on the Investigative Process32:20 The Incident and Initial Law Enforcement Response35:12 Investigating a Severely Traumatized Victim38:21 Documenting Injuries and Critical Evidence42:31 Search Warrants and Next Investigative Steps49:03 Confronting the Suspect50:03 Community Support and Podcast UpdatesExecutive Producer: Leah MarieSponsors:BIOMAVisit gobioma.com/rlrc for an EXTRA 15% off your orderMOODCheck out Mood and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://mood.com for $30 off your entire purchase – first time buyers onlyEARTH BREEZERight now, you can try Earth Breeze for up to 40% off plus 4 free gifts at https://earthbreeze.com/RLRCPharmaNutraCheck out PharmaNutra and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.comHailey's CONTACT HUBhttps://sites.google.com/realliferealcrime.com/justiceforhaileycontacthub?usp=sharingOur Sponsors:* Check out Earth Breeze: https://earthbreeze.com/RLRC* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com* Check out Hers: https://forhers.com/RLRC* Check out Mind of a Monster: The Killer Nurse: https://podcasts.apple.com* Check out Mood and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://mood.com* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code RLRC for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/rlrcSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-life-real-crime/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy